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Local plants have antiseptic properties

Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

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Local plants have antiseptic properties
University of Oxford medical student Radhika Sholapurkar and Rarotonga Hospital microbiologist Geoffrey Wuatai doing the tests. 180228117

Research conducted by medical experts shows that some Rarotongan plant products have antiseptic properties that can reduce the possibility of skin infections, vindicating the long-held beliefs of Maori medicine practitioners.

Research conducted by medical experts shows that some Rarotongan plant products have antiseptic properties that can reduce the possibility of skin infections, vindicating the long-held beliefs of Maori medicine practitioners.


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